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Conclusions:The study showed a high seroprevalence of the infections caused by the TORCH complex amongst pregnant women and HIV/AIDS patients despite improved hygiene conditions and health awareness. Maximum seroprevalence for CMV was observed followed by Rubella and HSV infection.

Our study has shown improved sensitivity to ceftriaxone and cotrimoxazole. A high degree of susceptibility to ampicillin among both S. typhi and S.paratyphi A is encouraging. However, low susceptibility to nalidixic acid and ciprofloxacin is a cause for concern. There is a need for further clinical studies to evaluate the response to chloramphenicol in MDR cases and to formulate uniform laboratory guidelines to test antibiotic sensitivity of S. typhi isolates.

CoNS group of Staphylococci is becoming an important cause of infection at tertiary care centres. The increased multidrug resistance among various species is a cause of great concern and requires adequate measures to prevent the spread of these microorganisms in the hospital and the community.